1. Unit Commissioner Two Lakes District
Vicky Cunningham
Unit Commissioner
Two Lakes District

2. Planning Your Annual Cub Scout Program

3. Timeline May – Have leaders/Committee members identified for September
May to August- Leaders/Committee Members have online training complete
August- Have Pack calendar and budget for year complete (Will need school district calendar and Council calendar to prevent conflicts)
September- Sign ups
October – University of Scouting
January- Meet with Unit Commissioner for Recharter
February- Webelos II visit Troops

4. Plan for a Quality Program
Packs-Map out your Pack and Den programs by August and have a schedule for your Cubs and Parents at the first meeting of the year.
Pack must have at least 8 pack meetings in 12 months with one being to review Pack’s program plans and ask for parental involvement.

5. Retention Make your program FUN!
End of Program Survey-what did they like, suggestions for a better program
Present a structured and organized program
Fully trained leaders

6. Membership http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Membership
Pack/Troop Brochure
Parades/Community Activities
“Bring a Friend” to a meeting
School Orientation sign ups
Picture in local newspaper of your Pack activities

7. Trained Leadership
Have your leadership for the September program in place and trained by May 31
Check with your Unit Commissioner for what training is required
Leadership includes Committee Members
Online learning at

8. Camping Packs-Have overnight campouts to prepare Cubs for Summer Camp
Camping is the number one reason boys join scouts!

9. Service Projects
Participate in 2-4 (Packs) service projects with one being conservation-oriented
Check with churches, city halls, parks, shelters, food pantries

10. Budget Have your budget in place by August for the new year
Have a checking account with two check signers
Treasurer should be knowledgeable with Excel spreadsheets

11. Webelos to Scout Transition
Webelos II should be ready to crossover in February at Blue and Gold Ceremony
Webelos II should visit local Troops prior to Crossover
Den Chiefs are excellent role models for Webelos

12. Pack and Den Meetings
Have all meetings planned and scheduled by August (be sure to look at the school district’s calendar when planning your meeting)
Summertime award-June, July and August
Pack Committee meets 6-9 times per year

13. Annual Charter Renewal
Make sure in December that all training is up to date especially Youth Protection Training (YPT)
Meet with your Unit Commissioner at the beginning of January to go over your charter and your Journey to Excellence results

14. Remember Journey to Excellence is a method for recognition
A framework for Planning
A source of Guidance to promote a QUALITY PROGRAM